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Fujitsu Offers New Metro
Wireless Mesh Solution that Simplifies Deployment and Access to
Broadband Services
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Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.
June 21, 2006
Solution Combines Carrier-Class Outdoor Wi-Fi Products and
Professional Services to Offer Seamless Systems Integration Experience
Denver, CO -- Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading
supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, announced
today the availability of a new metro wireless mesh solution for North
American telecom carriers, cable/MSO operators, utilities and
municipalities. This end-to-end, turnkey solution combines highly
regarded Wi-Fi mesh products from BelAir Networks and comprehensive
professional services from Fujitsu to create a unique wireless solution
that integrates seamlessly within current infrastructure and operations.
Extensive experience in providing leading-edge solutions within
multi-vendor and multi-technology networks allows Fujitsu to offer a
seamless systems integration experience. |
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“The combination of Fujitsu services and BelAir Networks products makes
it simpler for carriers, cable operators and cities to leverage wireless
mesh technology for the benefit of citizens, subscribers, government
employees and public safety personnel,” said Tara Howard, broadband
access technologies analyst, Yankee Group. “Both companies have
demonstrated a strong commitment to the cable/MSO space, which further
underscores the significant role that cable operators will play in mesh
networking within North America.”
Under the terms of a new agreement with BelAir Networks, Fujitsu will
resell their entire portfolio of carrier-class Wi-Fi products. The
portfolio offers the industry’s most diverse set of environmentally
hardened outdoor Wi-Fi devices, with single-, dual- and multi-radio
products that provide uniform, high-density, and high-bandwidth
broadband wireless capabilities. The multi-radio product solution
supports a true wireless mesh, which is the only architecture capable of
providing scalable and deterministic services across a Wide Area Network
(WAN). Within the same wireless network, carriers can offer applications
such as Virtual Private Networking (VPN), Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP), T1 access and mobility, with multiple service levels that range
from casual subscription to commercial grade.
The IEEE 802.11a point-to-point backhaul radios within the products
operate within the 5.0 to 5.8 GHz unlicensed band, providing dedicated
and isolated wireless backhaul links. The products support IEEE
802.11b/g access at maximum power output and optimized sensitivities.
The product solution can be wall-, rooftop-, tower-, pole- or
strand-mounted for maximum flexibility and they support a variety of
line interfaces, including Ethernet (10/100Base-T and 100Base-FX), T1
and Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS®).
Fujitsu Network Life Cycle Services are also available to help carriers
create and extend their Wi-Fi footprint by utilizing planning services
such as RF engineering, site acquisition and site preparation. When
carriers are ready to build their network, Fujitsu offers a full line of
deployment services, which include installation and test/turn-up
services, as well as backhaul and back-office connectivity provisioning.
Fujitsu will manage even the most detailed logistics of deployment,
including all local permits, inspections, and contracts needed to deploy
the network. Carriers can also opt to have Fujitsu monitor and maintain
their wireless network with Network Operations Center (NOC) services and
provide full network statistics so carriers maintain full visibility to
the inner workings of their network. Full maintenance and support is
also available 24x7, with rapid deployment of on-site technical
assistance personnel and spares management as needed.
“Fujitsu is always looking for ways to improve the broadband access
experience for service providers and their customers,” said Jim Hintze,
senior vice president of marketing at Fujitsu Network Communications.
“The ubiquitous nature of Wi-Fi in consumer devices makes having a
robust wireless solution based on IEEE 802.11a/b/g a valuable component
of any wireless product portfolio. However, our solution goes well
beyond a simple product strategy. We believe that our end-to-end
wireless strategy, which features best-in-class products, a full suite
of professional services, and a seamless systems integration experience,
gives us an optimal solution for the North American market.”
“We’re really pleased that Fujitsu has chosen to integrate the BelAir
Networks portfolio into their end-to-end metro wireless mesh offering.”
said Jim Freeze, senior vice president of marketing and business
development at BelAir Networks. “BelAir Networks has built its
reputation on delivering a complete portfolio of robust, carrier-grade
wireless mesh products; this agreement with Fujitsu further validates
our unique approach and is a perfect fit with the rest of their
carrier-class portfolio.”
Complete details about this differentiated wireless offering will be
discussed in the Fujitsu booth (No. 865) during this week’s Society of
Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) Cable-Tec 2006 conference and
exhibition in Denver, Colo. For more information, please visit http://expo.scte.org.
About BelAir Networks
BelAir Networks is the first company to offer scalable, wide-area
wireless broadband solutions with the highest quality for data, voice
and video. BelAir’s wireless networking solutions are built on the only
multi-service architecture for wide-area wireless broadband deployments
of Wi-Fi, WiMAX, and 3G Cellular networks. Built specifically for
outdoor deployments, BelAir Networks’ patented solution delivers the
lowest cost per user and deploys in days, blending into the physical
infrastructure of downtown business districts, hotels and resorts, and
campuses. Founded in 2001, BelAir Networks is a privately held company.
For more info, visit www.belairnetworks.com.
About Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.
Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. delivers robust wireline and
wireless solutions that power next-generation communication networks.
With an unequalled portfolio of IT and telecom products and the support
of Fujitsu Limited, a $40.6B company with over 150,000 professionals in
more than 100 countries, Fujitsu helps its customers fuse information
and networking technology with commercial value. Over 320,000 Fujitsu
network elements have been deployed by all major carriers across North
America. Fujitsu is illustrating innovation at work through its
well-established and highly-regarded position as a market leader in both
SONET and ROADM technology, the fundamental building blocks of
next-generation networks. For more information, please visit http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom.
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trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. DOCSIS® is a trademark of CableLabs. All
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